G4352Greekprosekýnēsan
προσεκύνησαν
to fawn or crouch to, i.e., (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore)
60
Total Occurrences
8
Books
0
Old Testament
60
New Testament
Detailed Definition
- 1to kiss the hand to (towards) one, in token of reverence
- 2used of homage shown to men and beings of superior rank
- 3among the middle easterners, especially the persians, to fall upon the knees and touch the ground with the forehead as an expression of profound reverence
- 4in the new testament by kneeling or prostration to do homage (to one) or make obeisance, whether in order to express respect or to make supplication
Etymology & Derivation
from g4314 and a probable derivative of g2965 (meaning to kiss, like a dog licking his master's hand)